Description
A delicious and healthy pumpkin seed butter made from toasted pumpkin seeds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C.
- Spread pumpkin seeds across a large, rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Place in the middle of the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden and fragrant then remove from oven and let cool on the tray about 5-10 minutes.
- Add the seeds to a high-speed blender or food processor. Add salt, if using.
- Cover and blend on high. As the seeds break down they will start to release their own natural oils which will help transform the whole seeds into a smooth texture. Stop the blender every 1-2 minutes to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Continue blending until you end up with a smooth seed butter. This can take anywhere from a few minutes to 15 minutes depending on the strength of your equipment. Add a little oil to help speed the blending up if you think it needs it – the added oil is mostly helpful if you want to blend unroasted seeds.
- Pour the butter into an airtight container and let cool to room temperature and enjoy!
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Can be used in smoothies, spreads, or as a dip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiments
- Method: Baking, Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg